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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Relics Reunited and the Story of LTC Richard S. Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Kenny Bage as he shares “Relics Reunited: The Story of LTC Richard S. Thompson.” The Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-relics-reunited-and-the-story-of-ltc-richard-s-thompson/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T170000
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SUMMARY:Symposium Special Tour: 1864 Wilson-Kautz Raid
DESCRIPTION:This special guided tour will visit sites from the Wilson-Kautz Raid with Director of Education & Interpretation\, Zachary Pittard. Park members pay $129 per person and non-members pay $139 per person. The tour begins and ends at the Park’s National Museum of the Civil War Soldier parking lot. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (804) 861-2408 for reservations today. \nThe Wilson–Kautz Raid was led by Union cavalry under Brigadier Generals James H. Wilson and August Kautz\, whose objective was to cut railroads between Lynchburg\, Virginia\, and the essential Confederate rail supply center at Petersburg\, Virginia. While the raid disrupted Confederate rail communications temporarily\, the raiding force suffered high casualties and loss of artillery\, their supply train and many raiders were captured\, making this a partial Union failure. \nThe tour will leave from the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier at Pamplin Historical Park promptly at 8:00 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m. Stops will include the Schwartz Tavern\, GroveBattlefield\, Staunton River Bridge\, Sappony Church\, Reams Station and others along the way. A box lunch will be provided (included in your registration fee). Reservations are required and spaceis limited. Registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Full payment is due upon registration. \nDownload the registration form by clicking here.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/symposium-special-tour/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,symposium,tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
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SUMMARY:27th Annual Civil War Symposium
DESCRIPTION:A number of irregular operations took place during the American Civil War incorporating acts of sabotage\, ambushes or raids and any number of special reconnaissance missions. These activities were not new then and now fall under the responsibilities of today’s Special Forces in many modern military armies. Then as today\, it takes unique skills\, training and bold personalities to conduct these forms of unconventional warfare and we’ll explore the people\, missions and results of their actions. This year’s Pamplin Historical Park Symposium\, with a prominent cast of speakers\, examines both special operations and examples of “Guerrilla\, Raider\, Soldier\, Spy: Irregular Warfare in the Civil War.” \nThe conference will be held on Friday\, October 18 through Sunday\, October 20\, 2024 at Pamplin Historical Park’s Museum of the Civil War Soldier and Education Center in Dinwiddie\, Virginia and will feature presentations from seven outstanding historians: Joseph M. Beilein\, Jr.\, Christopher Grasso\, Michael C. Hardy\, Brian McKnight\, Barton Myers\, Timothy Smith and Brian Steel Wills. \n\nFor more information or to register\, call a reservation specialist at 877-726-7546. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register today online by clicking here. Be sure to register separately for our optional tour this year following the Wilson-Kautz Raid. \nDownload a printable flyer and registration form by clicking here. \nThe Symposium begins at 6:00 pm with a Welcome Reception for all attendees at Pamplin Historical Park’s National Museum of the Civil War Soldier\, located at 6125 Boydton Plank Road\, Petersburg\, VA. \nPark Members pay $339 per person and non-members pay $379. The price includes all lectures\, the Friday night reception\, two mid-morning coffee breaks\, two lunches\, and the Saturday night banquet. \n*Not a member\, but interested in joining? Click here or call Member Services\, 877-726-7546 . \nSpeakers & Topics: \nDr. Joseph Michael Beilein\, Jr.\nBushwhackers: Guerrilla Warfare\, Manhood and the Household in Civil War Missouri \nDr. Christopher Grasso\nTeacher\, Preacher\, Soldier\, Spy: the Civil Wars of John R. Kelso \nMichael C. Hardy\nGeorge W. Kirk and Guerrilla War in Western North Carolina and Tennessee \nDr. Brian McKnight\nA Brutal Theater of War: Appalachia and the Guerrilla Menace \nDr. Barton Myers\nThe Guerilla Hunters: Irregular Conflicts during the Civil War \nDr. Timothy Smith\nThe Real Horse Soldiers: Benjamin Grierson’s Epic 1863 Civil War Raid through Mississippi \nDr. Brian Steel Wills\nA “Civilized” Warrior: Bedford Forrest and Guerrilla Warfare
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/27th-annual-civil-war-symposium/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,food,history talks,literature,symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T200000
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At each stop\, guests will encounter civilians and soldiers who worked\, fought and died at the historic site or in the local area. These and other ghouls will recount their stories and share some of the more macabre and spirit-filled folklore from the past. \nTours will be accompanied by sights and sounds that heighten the senses while breaking the silence of the night. Based on true figures folklore and stories of the Civil War era\, the naturally haunting atmosphere of Pamplin Historical Park gives visitors a rare opportunity to experience the Park and battlefield after dark. “Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.” – Edgar Allen Poe. This event is offered on Friday\, October 25 and Saturday October 26 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Space is limited and reservations are required to ensure a spot on the tour. Admission is $17.50 for adults and $7 for children ages 6-12. The minimum recommended age for this nighttime tour is six years old. Flashlights are recommended for all tour participants. Call 804-861-2408 for reservations and directions. \nPurchase your tickets by clicking Eventbrite.com today!
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/voices-from-the-shadows-7/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,holiday,living history,Performance,tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T120000
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Breakthrough Trail 5K
DESCRIPTION:This annual event is a partnership between the Park and Tri-Cities Road Runners. The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and finishing at the Hart Farm located at 6915 Duncan Rd.\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. The race course will guide participants through the Civil War Breakthrough Battlefield trails which ended the 292 day siege of Petersburg featuring a beautiful landscape with original earthworks from the decisive battle. Participants will enjoy the safety of a course run entirely on trails with no motor vehicle traffic. \nTop adult overall male and female finishers and top youth finishers\, in each age group\, will receive awards. The start time is at 9:00 am and race day registration is open from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Runner and walker registrations postmarked by October 11\, 2024 are $30.00 adults and $10.00 youths with a guarantee of a t-shirt. Thereafter and race day\, registration is $35.00 adults and $15.00 youths with no t-shirt guarantee. \nAll registrations include a Park admission. register online today at RunSignUp.com. Payments can also be mailed to 5K Breakthrough\, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd.\, Petersburg\, VA 23803. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information. \nThank you to our sponsors Bank of Southside Virginia\, Crater Community Hospice\, and Southside Medical Center. \nClick here for a downloadable and printable registration form. \nClick here for an event course map. \nEvent sponsorships to promote your business or organization are available by clicking here. Sponsorship deadline is October 4. Call (804) 861-2408 for additional information.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/7th-annual-breakthrough-trail-5k/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,Fitness,outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T200000
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CREATED:20241101T145318Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Exploring the Life and Letters of Col. Prescott\, 32nd Mass. Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Sean Heuvel who will present on November 7\, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dr. Heuvel will share the “Prescott Revisited: Exploring the Life and Civil War Letters of Col. George L. Prescott\, 32nd Massachusetts Regiment.” \n\nDr. Sean M. Heuvel serves as Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions at Christopher Newport University. In that capacity\, he oversees the admissions process for all of CNU’s graduate programs. He holds a B.A. in Government\, M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration\, and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from The College of William and Mary. He also completed an M.A. in History from the University of Richmond. Prior to this current position\, he served as a faculty member at CNU for sixteen years and was an admissions officer in CNU’s Undergraduate Admissions Office before that. \n\n\n\n\nAn active scholar in the fields of American military history\, higher education\, and leadership studies\, he has written numerous books as well as articles for refereed journals\, encyclopedias\, and magazines. His interests include higher education history\, the college presidency\, the American Revolution\, the American Civil War\, World War II\, and military leadership. Active in foreign study programs at CNU\, Heuvel has also lectured at Harris Manchester College\, Oxford University\, in the United Kingdom. He and his wife and two children live in Williamsburg\, Virginia. \nThe Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June\, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-exploring-the-life-and-letters-of-col-prescott-32nd-mass-regiment/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Celebration Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join Pamplin Historical Park as we offer multiple programs throughout the weekend\, to include a Lunch and Learn on Friday\, World War I living-history\, demonstrations\, displays\, presentations\, wargames and Pamplin Historical Park is offering free admission during Veterans Day weekend\, Friday through Monday\, November 8-11\, to all active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen. \nA Lunch and Learn will be held on Friday\, November 8 at noon titled “Researching and Designing a Historical Miniature” presentation with Ken Osen\, Master Sculptor and Creative Director of the W. Britain Company. Attendees are invited to bring their own lunch\, and at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. a wide selection of W. Britain Company merchandise will be displayed and for sale featuring miniatures of America’s fighting men\, women and vehicles from the American Revolution through the Korean War. W. Britain is the oldest maker of model figures and toy soldiers in the world\, being founded in 1893. Originally made as glossy toys for children\, they now also portray highly realistic adult collectables ranging from the times of Saxons and Normans up through World War II. \nOn Saturday\, November 9\, Mr. Osen will present “Reconstructing the Early American Army in Miniature” at 11:00 a.m. and the W. Britain display and sales will continue throughout the day. World War I living-historians will additionally be encamped at the park all day and at noon\, Gunnery Sergeant Peter Keen\, U.S.M.C. will present “Devil Dogs: The U.S. Marine in World War One.” Ken will explore the evolution of the of U.S. Marine Corps who experienced a new kind of fighting in France with modern weaponry\, aircraft\, and the horrors of gas and trench warfare. Out of approximately 4.7 million Americans who served in World War I\, only about 70\,000 were U.S. Marines who earned the nickname “Devil Dogs” from their German adversaries for their ferocity in battle. \nThe Chesapeake Military Society will host wargames starting at 1:00 p.m. where park visitors are invited to join in miniature historical battles to learn about the fighting techniques of the time portrayed. Modern wargaming can be traced back to Prussia in the early 19th-century\, where the professional Prussian military adopted wargaming as a training exercise for their staff officers to develop doctrine\, while applying strategy and tactics. After Prussia defeated France in the Franco-Prussian War\, wargaming was seen as a successful training tool and widely adopted by professional military general staffs around the world. Civilian enthusiasts of all ages now play wargames to recreate historical battles\, pursuing different outcomes or for recreation. \nAll visitors will have the opportunity to explore the 424-acre park to include the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. A Civil War “Load in Nine Times ” rifle demonstration will take place at 10:00 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. \nThe free park admission during the Veterans Day weekend activities\, Friday through Monday\, November 8-11\, includes all active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen. This offer is only available to active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen with proper ID\, which includes a Department of Defense photo ID or DD Form 214. Military veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork\, DD Form 214\, as identification of service. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. This event is held in partnership with The Bank of Southside Virginia and the W. Britain Company.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/veterans-day-celebration-weekend/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T200000
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CREATED:20241101T151918Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Battle of Dranesville
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Ryan Quint who will present on December 5\, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Quint will share the “The Battle of Dranesville.” \nAfter the guns of Manassas fell silent\, the opposing Civil War armies grappled for position wondering what would come next. Popular history has us believe that daily briefings reported something along the lines of “All quiet along the Potomac.” Reality was altogether different. In fact\, the fall and early winter of 1861 was a hotbed of activity that culminated in the December combat at Dranesville. A Union victory was sorely needed after the string of defeats at Bull Run\, Wilson’s Creek\, and Ball’s Bluff. This battle was small when measured against what was to come; it also helped shape the bloody years to follow. \n\nRyan Quint\, a native of Maine\, earned his degree in history from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg\, VA. He has worked in the field of public history\, including at the George Washington Foundation\, Colonial Williamsburg\, and the National Park Service. Ryan has been involved with Emerging Civil War since 2013\, and his first book\, Determined to Stand and Fight: The Battle of Monocacy\, was published by Savas Beatie in 2017 as part of the Emerging Civil War Series. \n\n\n\n\nThe Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June\, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-battle-of-dranesville/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20241217T204954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T165148Z
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SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is hosting its 30th Anniversary Celebration. Park members and invited VIPs are invited to RSVP by February 26\, 2025 and the general public wishing to attend can purchase a Park membership starting at $45.00 any time prior to the event or at the door. The evening will feature a State of the Park address by Executive Director Colin Romanick\, who will be joined by Tom Gilmore of the American Battlefield Trust and Kenny Bage  of the Breakthrough Battlefield Foundation to discuss 2025 and the future plans for the park. The popular silent auction will return with door prizes\, live music\, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with beer and wine. Guests will also be invited to explore award-winning Duty Called Me Here exhibit. \nThank you to the following sponsors for their support: Bank of Southside Virginia\, Casemate Publishers\, Jerry Desmond\, El Caporal\, Food Lion\, Golden Corral\, Gold’s Gym\, Homebase Credit Union\, Mission BBQ\, Route 1 Country Store\, Sedona Taphouse\, Saucy’s BBQ\, Savas Beatie\, Sheetz\, Side Street Gallery\, Stay-Over Suites\, Mike Soohey\, W. Britain. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/annual-membership-gala/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,beer,food,wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Over the Deadline at Belle Isle
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. David Urquia who will present on March 6. 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Dr. Urquia will share the “Over the Dead Line on Belle Isle.”  \nThe Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June\, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-over-the-deadline-at-belle-isle/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20241217T205741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T204217Z
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SUMMARY:Medal of Honor Day Observance
DESCRIPTION:The celebration will include a documentary film\, which will explain the origins of the Medal of Honor\, and it’s inception during the American Civil War. A special display on the Medal of Honor will illustrate the evolution of this medal and the changes in it’s requirements over time. \nA special display of multiple Medals of Honor will show the changes in designs and the medals for each branch of service being the: U.S. Air Force\, U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy throughout the day. One of the medals displayed was awarded to U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Louis Cukela. Cukela is one of only 19 two-time Medal of Honor recipients who received both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Medal of Honor for his actions in World War I during the Battle of Belleau Woods in France. \nAdditionally\, a special Breakthrough Battlefield tour will be held at the Park’s Battlefield Center. There\, visitors will begin the tour by seeing artifacts from two Medal of Honor recipients\, Captain Charles Gould of the 5th Vermont Infantry and Sergeant John Ezra Buffington\, 6th Maryland Infantry. Buffington’s own Medal of Honor is among the artifacts to be viewed. Tour attendees will then tour the Breakthrough Battlefield with the Park’s Senior Interpretive Ranger\, Jim Partain who will share the stories of both men at the actual citation locations along with other Petersburg Campaign Medal of Honor recipients. \nThe Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest award for military valor in action. In over 150 years since it’s inception\, the Medal of Honor has been awarded to just 3\,535 and only 65 are living recipients today. The standards to award the Medal itself have changed since the Civil War and\, over time the design has also changed several times. Although some changes have taken place over the years\, the Medal has always embraced the values of bravery\, courage\, sacrifice and integrity.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/medal-of-honor-day-observance/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20241213T224049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T174326Z
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SUMMARY:160th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we remember the 160th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. \nThe Park is hosting a full weekend schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to drill with the troops\, see artillery and infantry demonstrations with Civil War reenactors who will fire muskets and cannons. Visitors can experience a “Defend the Works” reenactment program\, on the actual Breakthrough Battlefield with reenactors and artillery providing all of the sights and sounds of battle. \nAdditional programming focuses on a presentation by author and historian Edwin P. Rutan II who will present “High-Bounty Men in the Army of the Potomac.” Rutan will discuss these often disparaged and misunderstood soldiers who joined the Union Army in the later days of the Civil War. Edwin P. Rutan II is a retired attorney with a lifelong passion for American history. After a legal career\, Ed transitioned into historical writing\, focusing on the Civil War. His work combines rigorous scholarship with a storyteller’s flair\, engaging readers with compelling narratives and fresh perspectives on America’s past. His latest book\, “High-Bounty Men in the Army of the Potomac: Reclaiming Their Honor”\, showcases his meticulous research and deep understanding of military history. \nVisitors will also have the opportunity to join a guided tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield\, where attendees can walk in the footsteps of soldiers from the April 2\, 1865 battle. Throughout the weekend park visitors can tour military encampments near the battlefield and explore the historic Tudor Hall Plantation\, which features dwellings and stories of the enslaved\, a kitchen\, barns\, live animals and Tudor Hall. \nThese programs are included with park admission. Daily admission for adults is $15\, seniors (65+) and Military w/ID $12.00\, children (6-12) $8\, and children under 6 free. This event is sponsored by Bank of Southside Virginia. \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/breakthrough-battle-anniversary-weekend-2/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20250402T162554Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: The Beefsteak Raid
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker J. Michael Moore as he shares the story of “The Beefsteak Raid.” Moore’s presentation will focus on the the September 14 through 17\, 1864\, Beefsteak Raid led by Confederate Major General Wade Hampton. Hampton’s 100 -mile raid behind Union lines included 3\,000 Confederate cavalrymen whose goal was to capture Union cattle to feed Confederate soldiers. When U.S. President Abraham Lincoln heard of the raid capturing more than 2\,000 cattle\, he said that it was “the slickest piece of cattle-stealing” he ever heard of. \nJ. Michael Moore is employed by the City of Newport News and serves as their Historic Services Museum Curator. Moore received a bachelor of arts in history from Christopher Newport University and a master of arts in history from Old Dominion University. During his tenure with the City\, he has curated exhibits at several local historic sites\, developed historic signage\, and led battlefield tours in Maryland\, North Carolina\, Virginia\, and West Virginia. Working with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources\, he has placed Causey’s Mill\, Historic Endview\, Lee’s Mill\, and Whitaker’s Mill on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition\, Michael is a popular lecturer for CNU’s LifeLong Learning Society. Moore has co-authored two books – The Peninsula Campaign of 1862: A Military Analysis in 2005 and Yorktown’s Civil War Siege: Drums Along the Warwick in 2012. In addition\, he has served as the editor and photographic editor for twelve books and written articles for Virginia Cavalcade\, North & South\, Military Collector & Historian\, and Mulberry Island Notes. In recognition of his work in public history\, the Governor of Kentucky commissioned Moore a Kentucky Colonel in 2014. He is a Newport News native and resides in Historic Yorktown. \nThe Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for June\, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-the-beefsteak-raid/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20241121T155953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T221316Z
UID:5026-1746871200-1746889200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Breakthrough Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun of this automotive extravaganza. Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today at the historic Hart Farm\, which is part of Pamplin Historical Park located near Petersburg\, Virginia. The Breakthrough Car Show is open to all makes\, models and years of vehicles and anyone can bring out their ride and participate in the show. \nThe first 150 registered show vehicles receive goody bags and dash plaques. Pre-register your single vehicle by May 2\, 2025 for $15.00 or vehicle registration is $20.00 per vehicle thereafter and at the show. \nShow day registration begins at 8:00 am. Participant’s Choice judging will result in over 60 awards. The award presentation will take place at 2:30 pm. Spectator parking and show admission is free. A reduced “day of show only” Pamplin Historical Park admission will be available for those who want to explore the 424 acres of battlefields\, historic homes\, museums and more. \nVendors will have food\, drinks and more throughout the day. Everyone can take part in a silent auction\, door prizes and more. \nRain date is May 11\, 2025. All proceeds from this event benefit Pamplin Historical Park. This event is in partnership with Car Club Council of Central Virginia. \nLocated near Petersburg\, Virginia\, Pamplin Historical Park is about 30 minutes south of Richmond and is convenient to both Interstates 95 and 85 and US Highways 1 and 460. Pamplin Historical Park is a 501(c)(3) organization. \nThanks to the following Gold Level sponsors; Bank of Southside Virginia\, Gary’s Automotive Again\, Hale’s Electric Service\, Southside Electric Cooperative\, Strosnider Chevrolet\, VA Cars and Carts\, Virginia Motorsports Park and the following supporting sponsors; Advance Auto Parts (Dinwiddie)\, AutoMeter\,  AutoZone (Colonial Heights)\, Brother’s Pizza\, Crossroads Ford Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center\, EATON Detroit Spring Inc.\, Food Lion\, Grease Monkey Garage\, Griot’s Garage\, Dalton Watson Fine Books\, JEGS\, J. C. Taylor Insurance\, Lincoln Electric\, Moss Motors\, Motorbooks\, National Parts Depot\, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts (Dinwiddie)\, Hatchette Book Group\, Stoner Car Care\, Texas Roadhouse\, Top Flight Automotive\, and Tractor Supply Company. \nClick here for a downloadable and printable version of the show flyer. \nClick here for a downloadable and printable version of the show registration form. \nClick here for a downloadable and printable version of the show non-food vendor application. \nClick here for a downloadable and printable version of the show food vendor application. \nClick here for sponsor benefits and information.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/6th-annual-breakthrough-car-show/
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,car show,living history,transportation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20250514T214002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T215247Z
UID:5119-1748077200-1748278800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Weekend Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:The park will be open for walk in visitation Memorial Day weekend\, May 24 through May 26 with special activities only being held on Saturday\, May 24th\, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Programming on Saturday only\, will include a presentation by U.S. Army SSG Gualavisivega\, who will share the role of Mortuary Affairs today with a display of artifacts. Park Staff honors those who’ve fallen with a special presentation and tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield and\, Bill Stallings will speak on the sacrifices of the United States military in the Korean War\, while sharing a display from that conflict. \nThe viewing of “War So Terrible” which follows two Civil War soldiers\, Benjamin Franklin Meyers of the Union and Andrew Jackson Stewart of the Confederacy\, will be available for viewing\, in the Battlefield Center. \nThis special Pamplin Historical Park Memorial Day remembrance is sponsored by the Bank of Southside Virginia. The Park is open May 24 through 26 and the special programming will take place on Saturday\, May 24th only.  Daily admission for adults is $15\, seniors (65+) $12.00\, children (6-12) $8\, and children under 6 free. \nFree admission is offered for all active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen. This offer is only available on May 24-25\, 2025 to active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen with proper ID\, which includes a Department of Defense photo ID or DD Form 214. Military veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork\, DD Form 214\, as identification of service. \n  \n 
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/memorial-day-weekend-remembrance/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20241216T224102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T220253Z
UID:5056-1749891600-1749920400@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Cry Liberty! Dinwiddie County Musters for the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join the Park as we commemorate the muster of over 500 militia men from Dinwiddie County\, Virginia who answered the first call at Dinwiddie Courthouse in June of 1775. After forming an active Committee of Correspondence in protest of the Intolerable Acts\, before the events of Lexington and Concord\, Dinwiddie residents rose to join the patriot cause for liberty. We also celebrate the 250th U.S. Army birthday of June 14\, 1775\, before the Declaration of Independence was signed and Flag Day. \nThe day’s program schedule will offer an encampment with American Revolutionary War soldiers throughout the day. They will provide a mock militia enlistment and drill with wooden stick muskets for the young and young at heart. A weapon and camp life demonstration will be offered as well.\nA ceremony will include speakers; Dinwiddie County Supervisor and veteran William Chavis\, U.S. Army Fort Gregg-Adams Garrison Commander\, Colonel Richard J. Bendelewski\, VA250 Commission Executive Director\, Cheryl Wilson. The ceremony includes a color guard from Fort Gregg-Adams and a cannon fire salute. \nActor and historian\, Charles Wissinger will portray Patrick Henry and offer a talk on the life of the founding father and present his “Liberty or Death” speech. Live acoustic patriotic music will also be performed by the Harken Back String Band. Additional living history includes 18th century crafts and trades displays and a related documentary film will also be offered for viewing. \nAll activities are included with general public regular daily admission. \nFree admission is offered for all active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen. This offer is only available on June 14\, 2025 to active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen with proper ID\, which includes a Department of Defense photo ID or DD Form 214. Military veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork\, DD Form 214\, as identification of service.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/cry-liberty-dinwiddie-county-musters-for-the-american-revolution/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20250606T161732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213800Z
UID:5127-1755936000-1756054800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:World War II 80th Anniversary Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This 80th anniversary living history event brings to life the experiences of fighting abroad and the war on the home front during World War II. Guests will have the chance to learn from living historians portraying soldiers who fought in WWII and about different aspects of a soldier’s life including weapons\, signals and communications\, and tactical demonstrations. Impressions will range from U.S. Army and Marines to those of British and Russian allies. Civilian living historians will portray goings on at the home front and USO activities stateside. Demonstrations will include medical\, cooking\, weapons and a military uniform and civilian fashion show. A special tactical demonstration will be performed on Saturday afternoon to illustrate the art of fire and maneuver. Throughout the weekend visitors can experience the VA250 Mobile Museum and compare and contrast the soldiers\, sailors and marines of the American Revolution to those of World War II\, as we commemorate the 250th Birthday Anniversaries of the U.S. Army\, U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps\,  All event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. \nPartner museums to include; MacArthur Memorial\, U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum\, U.S. Army Ordnance TSF\, U.S. Army Women’s Museum\, and the Virginia War Memorial will have displays and more for visitors to see and experience. Presentations by authors and historians will be throughout the weekend. Actor and historian Charles Wissinger will portray Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Lieutenant Audie Murphy and share his amazing story. \nVisitors will have an opportunity to meet and hear about the adventures of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Audie Murphy (portrayed by actor/historian Charles Wissinger) who was an American soldier\, actor and song writer.  He is widely celebrated as the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II\, and has been described as the most highly decorated enlisted soldier in U.S. history. Murphy received the Medal of Honor for valor that he demonstrated at age 19 for single-handedly holding off a company of German soldiers for an hour at the Colmar Pocket in France in January 1945\, before leading a successful counterattack while wounded. \nOther presenters include Al Barnes\, Virginia National Guard who will present “U.S. Army 29th Division in World War II\,” Jennifer Cottle\, MacArthur Memorial will present “The End of WWII and the Occupation of Japan\,” Ali Kolleda\, U.S. Army Fort Lee Museums\, will present “U.S. Army Chaplains in World War II” and Colin Romanick\, Pamplin Historical Park will present “Divided Loyalties: Germany’s Foreign Volunteers.” \nThe weekend schedule is below. \nSaturday\, August 23\, 2025 \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Living history camps and displays open to public\n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM USO Children’s Craft Activities: WWII Coloring Book & The Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala” make & take home item at Freedom Garden (Diana Campbell)\n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Children’s Obstacle Course Training Activity – Freedom Garden\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM US Army Quartermaster\, Ordnance TSF\, Transportation\, Women’s Museums displays at NMCWS alcove off of rotunda\n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Virginia War Memorial display at NMCWS alcove off of rotunda\n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Viewing of Virginians at War: D-Day: Invasion at Normandy in Education Center\n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM “U.S. Army 29th Division in WWII” presentation by Al Barnes in Education Center\n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM 1940s fashion show at Education Center\n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM “Lieutenant Audie Murphy” presentation by Charles Wissinger (First Person) in Education Center\n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM WWII Weapons demonstration at Fortification Exhibit\n3:00 PM – 3:45 PM “Jewish Army Chaplains in WWII” presentation by Alexandra Kolleda (AME/U.S. Army Museums) in Education Center\n4:00 PM – 4:20 PM Viewing of Virginians at War: Battle of the Bulge in Education Center\n4:45 PM – 5:30 PM Coordinate reloading of participant equipment and partner displays \nSunday\, August 24 \n8:15 AM – 8:45 AM Safety inspection of living history and demo areas\n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Park Opening\, Closing\, Cleaning — standard operating procedures\nFollow event program below:\n9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Living history camps and displays open to public.\n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM USO Children’s Craft Activities: WWII Coloring Book & The Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala” make & take home item at Freedom Garden\n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Children’s Obstacle Course Training Activity – Freedom Garden\n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MacArthur Memorial display at NMCWS alcove off of rotunda (power required)\n10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Viewing of Virginians at War: D-Day: Invasion at Normandy in Education Center\n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM “Divided Loyalties: Germany’s Foreign Volunteers” presentation by Colin Romanick in Education Center\n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM 1940s fashion show at Education Center\n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM “The End of WWII and the Occupation of Japan” presentation by Jennifer Cottle (MacArthur Memorial) in Education Center\n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM WWII Weapons demonstration at Fortification Exhibit\n3:00 PM – 3:20 PM Viewing of Virginians at War: Battle of the Bulge in Education Center\n3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Coordinate reloading of participant equipment and partner displays \nAlexander F. Barnes was born in Niagara Falls\, New York\, and grew up in an Air Force family. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1974 and then joined the Army National Guard in 1977\, retiring as a Virginia Army National Guard chief warrant officer in 2004. He retired from the US Army at Fort Lee in July 2015 after 30 years of service as an Army Civilian including deployments in Desert Storm\, Bosnia\, and Kuwait. He has a master’s degree in Anthropology and has authored or co-authored nine US Military History books. He is currently serving as the Command Historian for the Virginia National Guard. \nAli Kolleda is the education specialist for the Fort Lee Army Museum Enterprise\, which includes the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum\, the U.S. Army Women’s Museum\, and the Ordnance Training Support Facility. Her background is in collections management and public history\, and as a museum professional her goal has been to fill gaps in the historic narrative by diversifying collections and programming. She has a master’s degree in Public History from James Madison University and has been working in Army Museums for 13 years. Ms. Kolleda has presented at the Society for History in the Federal Government\, the American Association for State and Local History\, the Virginia War Memorial\, and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and is credited on several government and private publications\, including The SixTripleEight documentary\, outlining the service of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in the European Theater during World War II. \nJennifer Cottle is a Museum Attendant and Museum Specialist working with the MacArthur Memorial and the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation. Since becoming a staff member\, she has worked with material in the museum collections to help share the stories of the thousands of Allied civilians interned in the Philippines during WWII with the public through virtual outreach and education programs. Jennifer graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Anthropology in 2014 and worked in the field of archaeology for several years before joining the staff at the MacArthur Memorial. She is currently pursuing a M.A. in Public History and plans to incorporate the food history of the WWII internment camps into her capstone project. \nColin Romanick is the current Executive Director of Pamplin Historical Park and has worked in the museum field for over 20 years in the areas of education\, finance and marketing. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration. Romanick worked for the City of Newport News\, Historic Services Division for 13 years. During that time he conducted educational programs\, tours and assisted in the acquisition of artifacts for the Virginia War Museum. Romanick is a published author and contributing writer of numerous historical articles for various periodicals. Prior to joining Pamplin Historical Park\, he has worked as an educator for the US Army Quartermaster Museum at Fort Lee and conducted tours at historic Endview Plantation and Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News\, VA. \nChildren are invited to experience a World War II training obstacle course and enjoy craft activities to include World War II coloring books and making a take home project of the Roosevelt’s Scottie Dog “Fala.” \nWorld War II\, which was fought between 1939 and 1945\, cost an estimated 85 million casualties both military and civilian worldwide. The United States military casualties amounted to 416\,800. While many were thankful for the surrender in Europe on May 8\, 1945 the war in the Pacific raged on and was far from over. The battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa during the first half of the year gave a glimpse of the carnage awaiting invasion forces set to strike the Japanese home islands. A planned Allied invasion on the island of Kyushu was set for November 1st. There 500\,000 Japanese troops were in position and another 6 million were under arms or able to be called into service. This invasion did not come to pass. The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki forced Imperial Japan to accept an unconditional surrender. The terms were accepted on August 14\, 1945 and a formal document signing ceremony took place aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2nd. \nThis event is held in partnership with Bank of Southside Virginia.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/world-war-ii-80th-anniversary-weekend/
CATEGORIES:artillery,arts & culture,education,history talks,living history,outdoors,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20250701T201328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T201328Z
UID:5168-1757012400-1757016000@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: The Curious Case of the Confederate Coat
DESCRIPTION:Join Richard Lewis who will present on September 4. 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Lewis will share the “Cloaked in Mystery: The Curious Case of the Confederate Coat.” \nCould it be that familiar and seemingly mundane studio images of Civil War generals hold a long-forgotten hidden secret? A wrinkle in a sleeve sent Richard Lewis on a six-year research project that resulted in two articles in Civil War Times magazine and revealed a fascinating surprise. Not everything is as it seems in Civil War photography\, even in pictures of well-known figures. Join us as Richard presents a lively and fun PowerPoint taking us step-by-step through his discoveries and enabling audience members to play “history detective” along with him. \nRichard Lewis is a native of Gulfport\, Mississippi\, and a graduate of Louisiana State University where he studied Civil War history under Pulitzer Prize-winner Dr. T. Harry Williams. He retired as the Director of Public Relations for the Virginia Tourism Corporation\, served on the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the Civil War Commission and the board of Civil War Trails\, and currently volunteers at Richmond National Battlefield Park \nThe Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June\, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-the-curious-case-of-the-confederate-coat/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20250620T205532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T193904Z
UID:5155-1757786400-1757786400@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Join Commonwealth Researchers of the Paranormal (C.R.O.P.) for an exclusive investigation of Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. \nCome investigate with us on September 13th at Pamplin Historical Park\, featured on Season 3 of Travel Channel’s Portals to Hell. Explore the Breakthrough Battlefield of America’s Civil War where hundreds perished in the battle that ended the Siege of Petersburg on April 2\, 1865; visit the Tudor Hall plantation house built in 1812; and investigate museums with thousands of Civil War artifacts. \nWe do not recommend this event for children under the age of 16. There will be quite a bit of walking involved\, please prepare accordingly. \nThis event is limited in space. Reserve your tickets early! \nCheck-In will begin at 6PM at Pamplin Historical Park’s Education Center\, 6523 Duncan Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/paranormal-investigation-6/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,paranormal,tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20250728T193558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T193558Z
UID:5175-1759431600-1759435200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: The Battle of Dinwiddie Court House
DESCRIPTION:Join Jerry Netherland who will present on October 2. 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Netherland will share the “The Battle of Dinwiddie Court House.” \nThe Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June\, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-the-battle-of-dinwiddie-court-house/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20250620T203324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T221335Z
UID:5150-1760689800-1760720400@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:2025 Symposium Optional Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Pamplin Historical Park’s Zachary Pittard\, Director of Education & Interpretation and Aaron Stoyack\, Park Ranger\, for a tour examining  “United At What Cost: Petersburg in War and Peace\, 1781 and 1865.” Follow the events and visit sites from the 292-day Civil War siege of Petersburg\, while hearing contrasting stories at the locations from the American Revolution. Explore the numerous events\, government and civilian roles and the ending cost of peace ending both the Civil War and American Revolutionary War. \nThe tour will leave from the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier at Pamplin Historical Park promptly at 8:30 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m. Stops will include the City Point\, Centre Hill Mansion\, Wallace House\, Poplar Lawn\, Edge Hill\, Fort Gregg\, Sutherland Station and others along the way. A box lunch will be provided (included in your registration fee). Reservations are required and space is limited. Registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Full payment is due upon registration. Refunds will be issued\, minus a $10 administrative fee\, through September 26\, 2025. No refunds will be issued after that date. \nOpen a printable version of the 2025 optional tour registration form by clicking here. You can also call (804) 861-2408 and register M-F\, 9AM – 5PM. \nReservations and pre-payment are required and space is limited. The cost per person is $139.00 or when purchased with the full symposium\, $129.00 per person.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/2025-symposium-optional-tour/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,outdoors,symposium,tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20250207T231859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T204432Z
UID:5087-1760691600-1760893200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:29th Annual Civil War Symposium: 1865 A Year of Reckoning
DESCRIPTION:The conference will be held on Friday\, October 17 through Sunday\, October 19\, 2025 at Pamplin Historical Park’s Education Center in Dinwiddie\, Virginia and will feature presentations from seven outstanding historians: A. Wilson Greene\, Harold Holzer\, William Marvel\, Dr. George Rable\, Dr. Brooks D. Simpson\, Dr. Craig Symonds and Dr. Brian Steel Wills. \nFor more information or to register\, call a reservation specialist at 877-726-7546. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. \nDownload a printable flyer and registration form by clicking here. \nThe Symposium begins at 6:00 pm with a Welcome Reception for all attendees at Pamplin Historical Park’s Education Center\, located at 6523 Duncan Road\, Petersburg\, VA. \nPark Members pay $339 per person and non-members pay $379. The price includes all lectures\, the Friday night reception\, two mid-morning coffee breaks\, two lunches\, and the Saturday night banquet. \n*Not a member\, but interested in joining? Click here or call Member Services\, 877-726-7546 . \nSpeakers & Topics: \nA. Wilson Greene\nBeefsteak Raid \nHarold Holzer\nLincoln’s Second Inaugural and Final Weeks \nWilliam Marvel\nThe Decline and Fall of the Army of Northern Virginia \nDr. George Rable\nWhat Hath the War Wrought? Northerners and Southerners Face the Future in 1865 \nDr. Brooks D. Simpson\nOlive Branch and Sword: Ulysses S. Grant’s Road to Appomattox \nDr. Craig Symonds\nGeneral Joseph Johnston’s Surrender \nDr. Brian Steel Wills\nTwo Confederates Face the End: Nathan Bedford Forrest and Robert E. Lee
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/29th-annual-civil-war-symposium-1865-a-year-of-reckoning/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,literature,symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20251030T191332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T191332Z
UID:5217-1762455600-1762459200@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Gettysburg's Southern Front
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Hampton Newsom as he presents on November 6\, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Newsom will share ”Gettysburg’s Southern Front.” \nThe three-day Battle of Gettysburg took place between July 1 and July 3\, 1863 in and around Gettysburg\, Pennsylvania. It was fought between the Union and Confederate and is considered the turning point of the American Civil War. The battle is also recognized as the most costly battle in American military history with over 50\,000 combined casualties. \nWhile General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia was committed to an invasion of Pennsylvania\, US Major General John Adams Dix led 20\,000 Union troops on an assault against Richmond\, Virginia. Union General-in-Chief Henry Halleck sensed and opportunity and ordered Dix to attack Richmond. On July 1863\, Dix would move on both Bottom’s Bridge and Crump’s Crossroads in an effort to disrupt Lee’s lines of communication and threaten the Confederate capital. Newsome will explore these events\, which took place on the same day as Confederate General Longstreet’s massive assault at Gettysburg\, and ended with a different outcome than the Battle of Gettysburg. \nHampton Newsome is a retired attorney who lives in Arlington\, Virginia. He is an editor of Civil War Talks: Further Reminiscences of George S. Bernard and His Fellow Veterans. Hampton Newsome is the author of several books on the Civil War including Richmond Must Fall: The Richmond-Petersburg Campaign\, October 1864\, published by Kent State University Press in 2012 and recognized as a best book of the year by the Civil War Monitor magazine; and The Fight for the Old North State: The Civil War in North Carolina\, January-May 1864\, which was published in 2019 by the University Press of Kansas and received the Emerging Civil War Book Award and the Richard Barksdale Harwell Award from the Atlanta Civil War Roundtable. His most recent title is Gettysburg’s Southern Front: Opportunity and Failure at Richmond. Also published by University of Kansas Press\, this new book has received the Edwin C. Bearss Book Award for Outstanding Scholarship from the Chicago Civil War Roundtable as well as the Emerging Civil War 2023 Book of the Year. \nThe Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month (except for the months of June\, July and August) at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information. The meeting is held at the park’s Education Center located at 6523 Duncan Road\, Dinwiddie\, VA 23803.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-gettysburgs-southern-front/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20251030T200022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T152920Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Observance
DESCRIPTION:Join Pamplin Historical Park as we offer living-history\, demonstrations\, displays\, and Pamplin Historical Park is offering free admission during Veterans Day Observance\, Saturday\, November 8\, to all active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen. \nPamplin Historical Park will offer multiple programs throughout the weekend\, to include; Civil War\, World War I and World War II living-history\, displays\, a musket program and Breakthrough Battlefield tour. Pamplin Historical Park is offering free admission during Veterans Day weekend\, on Saturday\, November 8 to all active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen. \nAll visitors will have the opportunity to explore the 424-acre park to include the Breakthrough Battlefield which on April 2\, 1865\, resulted in the evacuation of both Petersburg and Richmond. The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier has a collection of over 6.000 artifacts and special digital devices provide audio and images at over eighty locations through out the park. Additional interactive displays will bring the soldier’s experience to life and visitors can follow the stories of thirteen “Soldier Comrades” from the Civil War in the award-winning exhibit “Duty Called Me Here.” \nThe free park admission during the Veterans Day weekend activities\, Saturday\, November 8\, includes all active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen. This offer is only available to active duty Military\, Reservists\, Retirees\, Veterans\, National Guardsmen with proper ID\, which includes a Department of Defense photo ID or DD Form 214. Military veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork\, DD Form 214\, as identification of service. \nAll event activities and programs are included with regular daily paid admission. This event is held in partnership with The Bank of Southside Virginia.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/veterans-day-observance-3/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,holiday,living history
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20251101T154012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T163016Z
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Join Commonwealth Researchers of the Paranormal (C.R.O.P.) for an exclusive investigation of Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. \nCome investigate with us on November 22nd at Pamplin Historical Park\, featured on Season 3 of Travel Channel’s Portals to Hell. Explore the Breakthrough Battlefield of America’s Civil War where hundreds perished in the battle that ended the Siege of Petersburg on April 2\, 1865; visit the Tudor Hall plantation house built in 1812; and investigate museums with thousands of Civil War artifacts. \nWe do not recommend this event for children under the age of 16. There will be quite a bit of walking involved\, please prepare accordingly. \nThis event is limited in space. Reserve your tickets early! Visit Eventbrite.com today to register. \nCheck-In will begin at 6PM at Pamplin Historical Park’s Education Center\, 6523 Duncan Road\, Petersburg\, VA 23803.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/paranormal-investigation-7/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,paranormal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20251124T223716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T223824Z
UID:5233-1770318000-1770321600@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: The Battle of Franklin
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Andrew Gallagher as he shares the “Twilight of the Confederacy: The Battle of Franklin.” \nThe Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-the-battle-of-franklin/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20251125T204357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T204357Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Celebration Gala
DESCRIPTION:Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is hosting its Annual Celebration Gala. Park members and invited VIPs are invited to RSVP by February 25\, 2026 and the general public wishing to attend can purchase a Park membership starting at $45.00 any time prior to the event or at the door. The evening will feature a State of the Park address by Executive Director Colin Romanick\, who will be joined by Tom Gilmore of the American Battlefield Trust and Kenny Bage of the Breakthrough Battlefield Foundation to discuss 2026 and the future plans for the park. The popular silent auction will return with door prizes\, live music\, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with beer and wine. Guests will also be invited to explore the award-winning Duty Called Me Here exhibit.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/annual-celebration-gala/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,beer,food,wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20251125T205326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T205326Z
UID:5238-1772737200-1772740800@pamplinpark.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Dr. Mary Walker\, The Little Lady in Pants
DESCRIPTION:Join speaker Matt Farina as he shares the “Dr. Mary Walker: The Little Lady in Pants.” \nThe Petersburg Civil War Roundtable (PCWRT) will meet the first Thursday of each month at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Annual membership is $40.00. Individuals who are already members of Pamplin Historical Park can become members of PCWRT for $20.00. Non-members can attend for $5.00 each meeting. Call (804) 861-2408 for more information. \nThis is an in-person event.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/roundtable-dr-mary-walker-the-little-lady-in-pants/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,history talks,holiday,medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20251125T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T151056Z
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SUMMARY:Medal of Honor Observance Tour
DESCRIPTION:Caravan driving tour. Bring your own vehicle and follow along. Meeting at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Departing at 9am \n\n\n\n\nPark Member? Please call for your reservation (804) 861-2408\, ext 103 \n“In the final days of the Petersburg siege\, Union soldiers fought with dogged determination against their southern opponents and end the Civil War. It was in these conditions that valor became the daily expectation rather than the exception.” \n“From Lewis Farm to Namozine Church\, ‘Five Days of Valor’ traces the stories of five Medal of Honor awardees and the battles of their citations. Join our staff in a driving tour of these fields of honor and the exceptional actions of those who fought on it.” \n\nVisit Evenbrite.com today to reserve your place and purchase your tickets.
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/medal-of-honor-observance-tour/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,holiday,outdoors,tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185447
CREATED:20251125T221228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T202950Z
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SUMMARY:161st Breakthrough Battle Anniversary Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we remember the 161st Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. \nThe Park is hosting a full weekend schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to drill with the troops\, see artillery and infantry demonstrations with Civil War reenactors who will fire muskets and cannons. Visitors can experience a “Defend the Works\,” on the actual Breakthrough Battlefield with reenactors and artillery providing all of the sights and sounds of battle. \nVisitors will also have the opportunity to join a guided tour of the Breakthrough Battlefield\, where attendees can walk in the footsteps of soldiers from the April 2\, 1865 battle. Throughout the weekend park visitors can tour military encampments near the battlefield and explore the historic Tudor Hall Plantation\, which features dwellings and stories of the enslaved\, a kitchen\, barns\, live animals and Tudor Hall. \nSCHEDULE—ADJUST FOR 2026 SCHEDULE \nSaturday\, March 28\, 2026 \n10:00 AM Confederate Infantry Demonstration \n11:00 AM King of Battle \n12:00 Noon Federal Infantry Demonstration \n1:00 PM Special Ceremony with guest speakers and exciting news \n2:30 PM Infantry Demonstration \n3:00 PM King of Battle \nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 \n11:00 AM Infantry Demonstration \n1:00 PM Defend the Works: Combined Arms in the Siege of Petersburg \n2:00 PM Guided Breakthrough Tour
URL:https://pamplinpark.org/event/161st-breakthrough-battle-anniversary-weekend/
CATEGORIES:arts & culture,education,history talks,living history
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